Investigation Report
Derailment of hatch-lid gantry crane on dry cargo vessel Blue Note
Derailment of hatch-lid gantry crane on dry cargo vessel Blue Note
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Crane and RiggingMachinery and Equipment
- Dropped objectsFalls from heightHuman factorsMaterial fatigueMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenanceLifting operations
- CraneLifting accessoriesWire rope
- Competence and trainingHuman-centred designPreventive maintenanceRisk assessment
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
Investigation of Blue Note’s hatch-lid gantry crane derailment alongside in Londonderry, which left three crewmen with minor injuries. Incomplete engagement of the port hooks was considered the most likely cause. The report examines hook visibility, spreader adjustment, wheel-bolt fatigue, unsafe riding practices, maintenance, risk assessment and crew competence.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Falls from height; fall from height.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Material fatigue; metal fatigue.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Wire rope; steel wire rope.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Human-centred design.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A hatch-lid gantry crane derailed while a dry cargo vessel was alongside.
Themes: crane and rigging, machinery and equipment.